Have you thought about a campsite on Ile de Ré this summer?
The quaint island of Île de Ré on the west coast of France on the Atlantic coast is home to a variety of attractions and ideal for a holiday with friends or family.
With its pretty little villages, vast sandy beaches and wild landscapes the Island of Ré is a camping holiday favourite for all ages.
Looking for a campsite on the Atlantic Ocean?
Discover Atlantic camping in the heart of Île de Ré
The French Atlantic offers a wealth of things to see and do including beaches, countryside and peaceful villages. Known for its 200 kilometres of coastline, this is the perfect location for a camping holiday in western France for family or friends. A favourite with French holidaymakers, the Île de Ré is one of France’s best kept secrets.
Our Sunêlia Ile de Ré campsite boasts a 5-star rating and has everything you need for a luxury, action packed family holiday. Set in 7 hectares of parkland, this is a campsite for nature lovers. The peaceful countryside of this island is perfect for hiring a bicycle, and you’ll find hire companies in virtually every village.
Take your time and explore the island on two wheels. Or jump in the car and take a short road trip to see more of this beautiful French island.
The breathtaking beauty of the French Atlantic coast
If you enjoy lazy days and picnics by the shore you’ll love the proximity of Sunêlia’s Île de Ré campsite to the beautiful beaches of Gros Jonc and Bois Plage en Ré. Located not far from Sainte Marie de Ré and Saint Clément des baleines, with its calm sea and miles of golden sand, this Blue Flag beach is perfect for swimming.
If you’re feeling active you can also enjoy the water sports on offer – windsurfing, body boarding, sailing and surfing.
The Île de Ré is great for adults too
Relaxing camping holidays on the Île de Ré
The beauty of this little French island is that it’s a great place to take a holiday in the Charente Maritime, for grown ups too. If you’re searching for camping pitches, luxury accommodation or a campsite near the beach for a holiday with friends this is an ideal location. Enjoy stunning sunsets, 5-star meals in traditional restaurants, local vineyards… you won´t want to go home!
Leave the stresses of everyday life behind and book your next holiday at our Sunêlia Île de Ré luxury campsite. If you like to holiday in style our range of comfortable, 5-star mobile homes are great for families, couples or groups of friends. What better way to enjoy time together in your own private accommodation?
Take some time for yourself and spend a morning at the Wellness centre being cared for with a series of luxury treatments. Relax in the Spa alone or with your other half or friends and treat yourself to an invigorating massage. Then spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool with a cocktail by your sun, soaking up the warm French sunshine.
Explore the island with your friends or partner
Once you’ve been pampered and are feeling revived you could take an energetic walk up the 257 steps of the Baleines lighthouse and take in the magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and the island. A visit to the idyllic village of La Flotte, or Ars en Ré, classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France is the perfect way to while away a few hours wandering around the narrow streets.
For a long lunch why not visit the harbour town of Saint Martin de Ré then head for le Bois Plage en Ré to finish off the day relaxing on the long, sandy beach.
How to keep the kids entertained on the south of Île de Ré
Kids’ clubs for all ages
You’ll find plenty of things to keep the kids busy on a camping holiday to this part of western France. When they’ve tired of exploring the island and playing on the beach there’s a host of activities to take part in at the Sunêlia campsite near La Rochelle. The heated swimming pool is perfect for little ones, while older children can run and play on the multi-sports field or take a dip in the water park. We offer a range of kids’ clubs, run by qualified childcare staff and geared towards the child’s age so they’ll never get bored. Babies from 3 months can spend the day at the mini crèche, while mum and dad enjoy some time out.
Little ones aged 4-5 will love a day or two at the Mini-Sunny Club, where they’ll build tree houses, play games and make new friends. The 6-11 age group can experience beach sports, theatre, games and lots more fun activities. Older children are never too old for a club, from sports to fun in the pool, dance parties or just sharing a pizza – much cooler than spending time with the parents!
Things to do on Île de Ré island for kids
As with most French holiday locations, the Île de Ré is child-friendly, which makes for a great family camping holiday by the sea. Why not introduce your children to the delicious French food served in the local restaurants and teach them about the magnificent cuisine of this region?
Try the harbour town of Rivedoux Plage for freshly caught local seafood or traditional French cuisine. There are miles of countryside to explore, with salt marshes, woodland and plenty of gentle walking trails. Hiring a bike is a must and a great way to find out more about the island together as a family. For a spot of history make your way to the Phare des Baleines lighthouse where older children can climb the steps to the top.